\nBabies (Their Bible story is Daniel 1:1-20.)<\/strong> <\/em><\/span>
\nDaniel felt God\u2019s love and experienced His provision. Babies will feel your faithful care and attention, too. Take time to let them feel how much fun it is to be around them. Play a simple game by saying babies\u2019 names as you clap their hands together at the same time. Continue doing the game as long as they are enjoying the interaction. Say: \u201cI love you and God loves you, too. It\u2019s fun to be together.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n1s – Singing a Song<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nOnes will enjoy singing as you talk to them about God. On page 20-BTH, you will see a song to sing using a familiar tune and different words. As you sing the song, incorporate the children\u2019s names. You may find their attention greater when they hear their names sung. Continue to sing the song using each child\u2019s name. Ones will be listening for their names and when they hear them, I\u2019m sure you will see smiles on their faces.<\/p>\n
\n2s \u2013 Talking as a Child Plays<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nAt church twos hear you speak about God. Today you get to tell each child, \u201cGod knows what you need.\u201d You may find it difficult for twos to sit still to hear the story, so talking to them one on one as they play is much easier. Use Bible story conversation and talk about how God cared for Elijah and the woman who would make bread for him. Remember, children don\u2019t have to look at you to hear what you are saying. When they are playing, their brains are engaged. God made them that way.<\/p>\n
\n3s \u2013 Pre-K \u2013 Role Playing the Story<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nGather a few items for children to dress up for the role play: towels (large for a shoulder wrap and small for a head piece) and scarves for a belt or ribbon and for a headpiece (wrap around a child\u2019s head). You may want to use some kitchen items for the bread making part of the story. After telling the Bible story in group time, say, \u201cNow let\u2019s role play the story.\u201d Assign children roles. Instruct them to act out the story line as you tell the story again. Consider role playing more than once so everyone can participate. Remember repetition is good for memory. Mention how God provided for Elijah and the woman who made bread for him.<\/p>\n
\nKindergarten \u2013 Playing a Group Time Game<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\nLocate a small paper bag. Print the following words on tongue depressors (these can be found in the Resource Room): God, Elijah, Rain, Woman, Bread, Flour, and Oil. Make enough words for each child to have a tongue-depressor word. Place these words in the paper bag. After you have told the story, let each child draw a word from the bag. Ask him to find a friend with the same word. Once each child has found his match, ask them to tell you how the word fits in the Bible story \u201cGod Cared for Elijah.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bible Story: \u201cGod Cared for Elijah\u201d Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Babies (Their Bible story is Daniel 1:1-20.) Daniel felt God\u2019s love and experienced His provision. Babies will feel your faithful care and attention, too. Take time to let them feel how much fun it is to be around them. Play a simple game by saying…","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n